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Newspaper
Estevan Progress
Location
Estevan, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1918
Page
2
A historical reflection on sea power and its role in the current world conflict. Observes naval strength as crucial to strategic reach and trade, and notes allied coordination and ship movements shaping the global balance of power.
Summary lists notable ace pilots and their credited aerial victories from World War I era. Names include Baron Richthofen and others, with figures showing downed aircraft for Allied and German flyers.
Reported narratives from Laveen recount British patrols near Cape St Vincent and off Gibraltar in World War II era that claim depth charges and ramming failed to sink German U boats while oil plumes and cries were seen. One noted British submarine rivalry also mentions a Kasper vessel aiding a German sub.
The text notes combs used in toilets since ancient times by Egyptian and Roman women to arrange and support chairs among elders. Wooden and ivory versions exist, with specimens found in recent times.
The report notes growth of 20 billion board feet annually and usage at the same rate. It states 900 million acres originally forested, 300 million converted to farmland, and 65 million acres cut and not reforested.
The article argues that English and American democratic ideals align and should cooperate in global affairs. It discusses the influence of governance, class, and law, noting how populist government differs from aristocratic power. It asserts that both nations share democratic values and should stand together in defending democracy worldwide.
The Westminster Gazette notes the collapse of the submarine campaign as a decisive shift. It argues German gains are offset by Allied reinforcement and American involvement, altering the balance at sea and on land and signaling a weaker central powers facing growing Allied strength.
Four new Canadian booklets for women debut with practical wartime cooking tips. Each guide focuses on bread making fish cooking canning and vegetable preservation with expert authors and attractive covers. A nominal five cent fee supports the food board and buyers are urged to obtain a copy for home use.
Manitoba Canadian farmer Mco-N Hare Negton of Bashaw Alberta reports 1400 hogs on a 1700 acre farm near Rashaw. He plans to expand to feed his own crops, with about 900 acres in crop this year and a projected yield near 35 000 bushels, demonstrating strong income potential in Alberta hog production.
More than 301 women volunteers are engaged in war work connected with the German Field Army. They assist in various auxiliary roles supporting officers and troops amid wartime efforts described by the report.
Archibald recounts a trench entanglement failure that left front-line wire nearly useless. Higgins masterminds a nighttime salvage, improvising iron knife-ends to clasp and hold tangled sections. The dawn reveals extensive German parapet breaches as a result of the covert theft and repair effort.
An order grants an authorized representative of the Canada Food Board the right to enter and search premises suspected of holding food illegally. Officials may inspect any place at any time to determine violations and seize contraband. Penalties include fines from twenty five to one thousand dollars, or up to three months imprisonment, or both, for obstructing or violating regulations.
A party of twenty nine returned prisoners of war reached King's Cross Station London. A Middlesex man states every German fit for work is drafted into the army and prisoners are pressed into labor. Those maimed are paired for coal truck duties or dragging a rake, but all must work. water and labor are abundant for Germany.
A diner bristles at a waiter for serving stewed rabbit while a governor insists patrons enjoy the cat in evidence as theater, a line from Pearson's Weekly reflecting comic social commentary.
A brief report notes shifts in flour use with English and French markets showing 15 to 30 percent substitution of wheat. It cites scarcity effects and broader impact on harvest expectations as Great Britain faces domestic supply concerns.
An analysis of wartime food shortages across Central Powers describes famine pressures in Germany Austria-Hungary and Ukraine. It notes grain seizures from the Ukraine, depleted peasant stocks, reduced bread rations, and looming hunger in July August. Public unrest and coercive measures threaten stability as officials fear deeper crises.
The Kaiser tells the chancellor that since 1913 the world has changed. Germany’s industrial and commercial prowess, its ships and scholarship, have vanished as it has racked up horrors. Once a respected center of civilization, Germany is now a pariah in international trade and intercourse.
Imperial authorities praise Canadian troops overseas for superb behavior and low crime rates. British officers and the Canadian provost marshal’s staff in London defend troop conduct, noting the force’s efficiency and discipline. Major Clifford, Captains Corbett Wanless Wanless Turner, and others led the provost staff with extensive overseas service and multiple wound stripes.
Lloyd George argues that only complete victory can preserve national honor and liberty, condemning Germany's provocation and urging decisive action, stating the government sought any honorable exit but found none amid the war’s horrors.
Two dairy herds near Orxford Mills and Ottawa show strong 1917 gains in milk and fat. The first herd averaged 9 008 lbs milk and 281 lbs fat, up from 1916 by 4 097 lbs milk and 114 lbs fat, due to better care and feed. The second herd of six cows averaged 11 218 lbs milk and 309 lbs fat, up from 1915 by 6 338 lbs milk and 199 lbs fat, attributed to feed and an improved sire. One cow rose from 8 817 lbs in 1915 to over 19 000 lbs in 1916.
Fragmentary wartime note praising Canadian troops at Vimy Ridge and reflecting on American delays in answering the call. The text discusses the symbolic raising of the flag and imagines a different outcome had the United States acted promptly.
A fragment from the Boston Transcript notes a humorous exchange about age with the oldest inhabitant claiming it is not settled yet. The dialogue mentions patent medicine firms and a busy exchange with a curious tone.
Foreman Mr S Kettle of the grand ary at the assizes in ryaoa saved four bags of ae from a family of six, shielding them from shortages. The incident highlights local efforts during a period of need.
William Martie appeals in the Swies Journal de Geneve to address crop shortfalls in Rasbid and calls for labor to harvest Canada bound crops. He cites shortages of officials, credit, food provisions, and transportation, urging citizens to join the effort as millions have been mobilized or killed in war. He notes women and old men already bearing food production burdens and urges immediate action to save the harvest.
Theo Knappan writes in the New York Tribune about the De Haviland aircraft and the American De Slavilands facing early design gaps. Engineers adapted with missing blueprints and bulky equipment fitting, leading to a vast 4000-strong march of completed planes toward the Liberty motor era.
A stranger questions who lies in the coffin as an irreverent boy replies the mayor is inside. The exchange proceeds with the man pondering if it’s a rehearsal. The fragment captures street mockery amid a funeral scene from Milestones.
The Italian premier told Ward Price that an Italian peasant offered tea to an English soldier. He drank it to avoid offending him, then shared his Podenta. The exchange, described with humor, highlighted friendly feelings between compatriots.
The Anglican Synod of Huron adopted a resolution urging full support for government efforts to boost food production. It calls for using every means to promote land conservation and aid allied nations and front-line troops amid widespread shortages.
A pamphlet titled The Kaiserite in America urges public questioning of rumors about German lies. It instructs readers to seek proof and report definite sources to the Committee on Public Information in Washington. The Columbus Ohio Dispatch notes the pamphlet mentions a Red Cross nurse rumor tied to Camp Sherman.
A British war cabinet report for 1917 notes an expansion of 1 040 000 acres in the United Kingdom for grain and potatoes in 1917 compared with 1916 and suggests tillage could exceed 1916 levels by over 300 000 acres in the kingdom Wis. The piece compares wartime agricultural gains to potential American farming.
A government notice calls for eliminating millions of rats condemned as disloyal wastrels in 1908 estimates. The plan warns rats devastate crops and food supplies, urging citizens to cooperate in the slaughter to ensure enough grain for the people.
Dan McKinnon of Clairmont district Alberta searched a field granary after a month without food. He found three cattle dead and the fourth alive but skeletal. Authorities suggest the door may have sealed during the long ordeal leading to the animals' fate.
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